3 Questions to Ask About Your Food Selection
With the recent surge of governmental standards, childhood nutrition has become a hot topic in the US. School lunches must now comply with new guidelines. Nutritional information will soon be required to be posted at restaurants, movie theatres and other venues that sell food. All of this has generated an increased awareness among parents who are becoming more selective about their family’s food choices. How should the concession industry respond? Begin by asking 3 key questions:
- “Does your concession stand provide healthier snack alternatives?”
- “Are you being challenged to adhere to the new nutritional standards?”
- “How are you meeting the needs of health-conscious consumers?”
Now, there’s an answer. You can offer the “smart snack” choice… Introducing, SunnyPop™, the popcorn that provides some of the most sought-after nutritional benefits: it is whole grain, gluten-free and non-GMO. In order to ensure the highest quality, SunnyPop™ was specifically designed to meet the guidelines of the USDA Smart Snacks in School Program. (Please see corresponding chart at right for details.)
SunnyPop™ is ideal for any environment that caters to children, including schools, daycares, museums, parks and recreation centers. It is also beneficial for those who must have a high attention to nutritional value, such as hospitals, senior centers, retirement communities and fitness complexes.
Overall, this new nutritionally-aware population creates an opportunity for concession businesses to expand their offerings and attract an entirely different customer profile. In fact, a research study published in the Journal of Public Health revealed that sales increased when healthy-food additions were included at the concession stand.
“With SunnyPop™, it’s the best of both worlds. It meets the nutritional needs for concerned parents and also gives kids what they want—a food that’s fun and tastes good,” says Gold Medal Vice-President, John Evans, Jr.
To experience SunnyPop™, visit www.sunnypop.com or call 1-800-543-0862.